How to Choose Road Wheels for Your Bicycle

Series Summary

The bicycle is a bi-pedal, human powered vehicle that is the principle means of transportation in many regions. Numbering over one billion worldwide, bicycles are used in a range of fields including, toys, fitness, courier services, police work, and sports. In some places, the bicycle has taken on a romanticism and aesthetic akin to that of the automobile, and the vintage and classic bikes are considered collectors items. In other fields, e.g. cycling for sport and mountain biking, bicycle technology is advancing rapidly from it humble start in the 19th century.

Once you get into biking, whether it be road or mountain biking, you'll want to magnify every bit of the experience and get the most out of riding a bike. So, what can you do? In this free video series, our expert will show you how to accessorize your bike, from adding wheel accessories and different types of pedals to frames, shoes, and brakes. You'll learn about options for seats or saddles, handlebars, and clothing accessories for the serious biker. Whether you're really into riding bikes, training for the Tour de France, or just like to look good while biking, these tips on choosing the best accessories will be very helpful.

Video Transcript

"JEFF COOK: Hello, and I am Jeff Cook from All Seasons Sports, here today to talk to you about some of the latest and greatest and some of the coolest stuff for bikes on behalf of Expert Village. So now we're going to talk about road wheels. And this is one of the major upgrades that you can do to your road bike. It's going to affect so many parts of your riding, from hill climbing to cornering to acceleration. It can also drop a tremendous amount of weight and make the ride of the bike much smoother. One of the feature companies out there that have been at the forefront of this area would be Zipp Wheels. Zipp Weaponry, sounds great too. They're extremely light [INDISCERNIBLE] 1050 grams for the set of wheels, a carbon fiber rim so this is going to absorb but be very strong for us and stay straight and true for us, and really makes a big overall impact on the riding experience."